According to reports from both U.S. and Russian media, multiple sources have indicated that the United States and Russia will hold talks in Saudi Arabia on a certain day of the month. The talks between the U.S. and Russia are scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia on that day. As reported by U.S. and Russian media on a certain day, several sources have stated that the talks between the U.S. and Russia in Saudi Arabia will begin on a certain day of the month. CNN, citing Saudi officials, reported that a Saudi team led by the Saudi National Security Advisor will also participate in the mediation.

On the day, U.S. Middle East envoy Whitkoff stated that he would travel to Saudi Arabia that evening with U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz to discuss issues related to Russia. Whitkoff expressed hope that the talks would achieve some genuinely good progress on the issue of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He also mentioned that U.S. officials are having separate discussions with Ukrainian officials.

According to Russian media reports, the participants of this Ukraine issue meeting are primarily Russian and American officials. The U.S. delegation is expected to include Secretary of State Rubio, National Security Advisor Waltz, and Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Witkov. There are reports that Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov is preparing to visit Saudi Arabia.

According to a Bloomberg report citing informed sources, the Trump administration has informed European counterparts that it hopes to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine by a certain date. The report also mentioned that the Trump administration has proposed a mineral agreement to Ukraine, but it does not guarantee Ukraine's participation in U.S.-Russia negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.

On the same day, Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Svyrydenko, stated that the Ukrainian government delegation has begun preparations in Saudi Arabia for President Zelensky's visit to the country. Previously, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov mentioned that Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, could be the venue for a future meeting between Russian and American leaders. On that day, Zelensky announced via social media that he had arrived in the United Arab Emirates to commence his official visit to the country.

On the local date of [month and day], U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, stated during the Munich Security Conference that the participants in the negotiations on the Ukraine issue would not include European countries, but European interests would be taken into consideration. The host asked, "Can you assure everyone here that Ukraine will be at the negotiating table? Will Europe be at the negotiating table?" Keith Kellogg replied, "The answer to your latter question is no."

This statement has triggered a strong reaction from Europe. British Prime Minister Starmer issued a statement saying that Europe "must play a greater role" and cooperate with the United States to "ensure the future of Ukraine." NATO Secretary-General Rutte called on Europeans to unite and propose concrete suggestions to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict in order to have a say.

Additionally, Europe plans to independently host a summit to discuss the Ukraine issue. As confirmed by French Foreign Minister Barrois, French President Macron will hold a meeting in Paris on a specific date, inviting several European countries to participate and discuss European security issues.